I. up‧ward /ˈʌpwəd $ -wərd/
adjective [only before noun]1. increasing to a higher level
Antonym : downwardupward trend/movement
an upward trend in sales a sharp upward movement in property prices upward pressure on bank interest rates2. moving or pointing towards a higher position
Antonym : downward:
Stroke the cream onto your skin in an upward direction. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
II. up‧wards /ˈʌpwədz $ -wərdz-/ (
also upward especially American English)
adverb1. moving or pointing towards a higher position
Antonym : downwards:
Pointing upwards, he indicated a large nest high in the tree. The path began to climb steeply upwards.2. increasing to a higher level
Antonym : downwards:
The expected rate of inflation was revised upwards. Prices are moving upwards again.3. more than a particular amount, time etc
Synonym : over:
children of 14 and upwards The meeting was attended by upwards of (=over) 500 people. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲